Jennifer Setters

Jennifer is a first generation Mexican-American and a long-time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She first relocated to Las Vegas in 1997 and enrolled & graduated from Rancho High School. Quickly after, Jennifer enrolled and graduated from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

In 2010, she enrolled at the Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jennifer demonstrated an innate passion for helping others protect their legal rights. In 2011, she was recognized as Student of the Year for Boyd’s Community Service Program where she taught divorce and custody classes to underprivileged Spanish-speaking litigants.

Since graduating law school, Jennifer has represented hundreds of clients in a multitude of legal actions in various areas of law.

Before establishing Gastelum Law, Jennifer worked for highly-established firms where she was tasked with opening family law and personal injury divisions from the ground up to representing hundreds of clients both in prelitigation and litigation matters. Jennifer is not afraid to litigate in court; her philosophy is every client deserves diligent and aggressive representation. She strives to fight for every client to receive the best legal outcome.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her son, two daughters, and husband. She loves the outdoors, working out, and exploring new places.

Languages:

English
Spanish

Licensures:
Nevada District Courts
Arizona District Courts
United States District Court, District of Nevada

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Nevada

State Bar of Nevada

ID Number: 13126

Founder

Jennifer Gastelum Law PLLC

2018 - Current

UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law

J.D. (2013) | Law

2010 - 2013

Honors: Honors in Legal Writing

Activities: Worked at the Public Defenders office as well as Pro Bono work.

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State Bar of Nevada  # 13126

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Q. Can one state take my federal tax return while another state is collecting child support? One child same case

November 25, 2024

A: Every case is unique; so, it is advisable to seek legal advice to know how child support rules apply to your particular circumstances. Generally speaking, coordination among the several states participating in collecting child support for the same case guarantees proper direction of payments.

Through the Federal Tax Refund Offset Program, however, federal tax refunds can be intercepted for arrears in child support. The state oversees this scheme, where arrears are recorded; yet, cooperation is essential to prevent over-collecting or misused monies.

See a trained attorney or the child support enforcement agency in every state involved to find out how your federal tax refund might be impacted. They can help you to clearly understand your responsibilities and the way the money is distributed among states. ... Read More

Q. I own 7,000 child support and like 17,000alimony they put my name in the denial list to get a passport,

November 25, 2024

A: Usually, it is advisable to pay off the child support debt in case your application for a passport is denied due to arrears of child support. This will help to have your name deleted from the list of persons denied a passport. The United States Department of State says those who are in arrears on child support payments of $2,500 or more are not qualified to be granted a passport.

U.S. Department of State: Travel & Industry

Conversely, every situation is unique and other factors, such alimony arrears, could affect your eligibility. See an attorney or the child support enforcement agency in your state to help you to better grasp the exact guidelines that apply to your situation. They can offer guidance on the topic whether it is sufficient to settle your child support obligation alone or whether it is necessary to fix both child support and alimony arrears to eliminate the passport denial. ... Read More

Q. I pay for the cell phone for my 14 years old twins, can dad take their phones cutting off communication between us?

November 14, 2024

A: In situations where you are providing the cell phones for your 14-year-old twins and the other parent (in this case, the father) is preventing them from communicating with you, it can be a complicated issue. Here are some key points to consider:

1. Legal Custody and Communication Rights:

If you and the father share joint legal custody (which is common in many divorce or family law cases), you both have the right to make decisions regarding the children’s welfare, including their communication with the other parent. If the father is actively preventing your children from communicating with you, it may violate your custodial rights and could be seen as an issue related to your parental access.

2. Agreement or Court Order:

If there is a court order in place regarding visitation, custody, or communication, the father could be violating that order by cutting off communication. This is especially true if the court has explicitly stated that the children are to have access to both parents, including during times of separation or visitation.

If there is no court order, it would be important to discuss with the father whether there was an agreement about phone access or whether he is acting unilaterally. However, the court generally expects both parents to facilitate communication between the children and the other parent, especially if the children are old enough to use phones.

3. The Importance of Facilitating Communication:

Courts tend to favor arrangements where children are allowed to maintain contact with both parents, barring any concerns about safety or well-being. Forcing or restricting communication could be viewed negatively by the court, especially if there is no valid reason (such as safety or abuse concerns).

Cutting off communication, particularly without just cause, can have a negative impact on the parent-child relationship and may be viewed as emotionally harmful to the children.

4. What You Can Do:

Communicate with the Father: If possible, try to resolve the issue directly with the father through calm and respectful communication, making it clear that communication with both parents is important for the children’s well-being.

Document Everything: Keep records of your attempts to contact the children and the father’s refusal to allow it. This could be important if you need to take legal action later.

Consult Your Attorney: If this is an ongoing issue, it might be necessary to consult your family law attorney. They can help you understand your rights, especially if you have joint custody or a specific court order that addresses communication. The attorney can help you enforce your rights to communicate with your children, and if necessary, seek a modification of the custody order or request the court’s intervention.

Request Court Intervention: If the issue escalates, you may need to file a motion with the court to enforce the communication rights or modify custody arrangements to ensure your relationship with your children is protected.

5. What You Could Consider:

If the father is consistently cutting off communication, you may be able to ask the court to order that the children’s phone number be updated or transferred into your name or for a court-ordered communication schedule to ensure consistent and fair access for both parents.

If the children are expressing a desire to speak with you, their wishes can be an important factor in the court’s decision. If the father’s actions are seen as harmful to the children’s relationship with you, it could influence any future custody or visitation decisions. ... Read More